Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked International Women's Day by promising $650 million for reproductive health and rights around the world. Trudeau said that around the world, women and girls are subjected to sexual violence, denied education and ownership of their own bodies, and held down by poverty. Trudeau announces $650 million for women's reproductive rights1:51Trudeau, a self-described feminist, said women and girls must have the same rights to choose when and with whom they want to start a family, and its size. Trudeau said Canada is committed to taking a leadership role in the fight to prevent risky abortions and promote reproductive rights. "Every day, women demonstrate their determination, courage and solidarity, continually pushing back against the limits imposed upon them simply because of their gender," he said.

Source: CBC News March 08, 2017 14:03 UTC